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Gauge is in meteorology, a general term for any device that measures, strength of wind, pressure, and other parameters. TThe most widespread gauges on meteorology are barometer gauge, density-of-snow gauge dew gauge, and other gauges that measures distance, rain and snow, rain intensity and wind.

Gearbox, also known as a gear case or gearhead pertains to a gear or a hydraulic system responsible for transmitting mechanical power from a prime mover (an engine or electric motor), into some form of useful output. It is referred to the metalcasing in which a number of gears are sealed.

Gemstone (Gem) is described as precious or semiprecious stone that may be used as a jewel when cut and polished. It includes diamond, beryl, emerald, chalcedony, agate, onyx, tourmaline, chrysolite, sapphire, ruby, spinel, topaz, turquoise, zircon, cubic zirconia, jacinth, hyacinth, carbuncle, amethyst, alexandrite, cat's eye, bloodstone, hematite, jasper, moonstone, sunstone, and many others. Coral and pearls and several organic materials are also considered gemstones.

Garlic (allium sativum) have been used for thousands of years and has been recorded in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Japan, India, Russia and Europe. Garlic was dedicated by Roman soldiers to Mars, their god of war. It has been used to ward off demons. It has been known as russian penicillin and has been used to treat ear infections, cholera and typhus.